How severe is CVE-2021-22736?

CVE-2021-22736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22736?

CVE-2021-22736 primarily affects Schneider-electric Spacelynk Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22736?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-22736 published?

CVE-2021-22736 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22736

CVE-2021-22736 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Spacelynk Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schneider-electric Spacelynk Firmware
Published: 2021-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists in homeLYnk (Wiser For KNX) and spaceLYnk V2.60 and prior which could cause a denial of service when an unauthorized file is uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22736?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists in homeLYnk (Wiser For KNX) and spaceLYnk V2.60 and prior which could cause a denial of service when an unauthorized file is uploaded.
How severe is CVE-2021-22736?: CVE-2021-22736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22736?: CVE-2021-22736 primarily affects Schneider-electric Spacelynk Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22736?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22736 published?: CVE-2021-22736 was published on 2021-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-04

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:spacelynk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:homelynk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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